Tuesday, April 05, 2005

91 Cardinals Present in Rome; 'In Pectore' Cardinal Still Secret

In the Holy See Press Office today, Archbishop Piero Marini, master of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, and Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls, held a press conference to provide some information on today's meeting of cardinals and on the period of the vacant see.

Navarro-Valls explained that "the third general congregation held today was attended by 88 of the 91 cardinals present in Rome," and that those who participated considered themes "concerning the Pope's funeral and the upcoming conclave, the date of which has yet to be established."

Later, replying to journalists' questions, he specified that "the name of the cardinal 'in pectore' [in the heart, or "secret"] had not been made public. We must wait and see if it is given in the will, which has not yet been read." -V.I.S.

April 3, 2005 "The Vatican said yesterday that Chinese authorities have carried out a new series of arrests of officials from China's illegal Roman Catholic Church." - http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20050402-114305-4001r

What do you think...should PJPII be seriously considered for the title Doctor of the Church? it's only been about 1,500 years (or so) since this title was bestowed on a Pope...more info at: www.pol-blog.blogspot.com

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Thanks for your long post. Very informative and right to the punch. I have read about everything you said in encyclopedias and other history sources, but it's refreshing to read about it in such a concise way. :)